EMERGENCY MOTIONS

No party or attorney should file an emergency motion without first studying:
Smith v. Crider, 31 F.L.W. D1018 (2d DCA April 7, 2006)

Emergency Motions Procedures:

1. File the original motion with the Clerk of Circuit Court, Edgecomb Courthouse, First Floor, 800 East Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL 33602.

2. The Clerk will bring the court file and motion to the judge’s chambers for review.

3. The judicial assistant will contact the party filing the motion and notify them of the judge’s decision regarding the emergency status of the motion.

4. Copies of the motion will not be accepted by hand delivery, fax or mail